Job Description

Full‑time | Permanent | Saraly: c. £90,000 DOE | Location: Newport or Crawley | Hybrid

AerFin is growing fast and we’re transforming how our finance function operates.
We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Financial Operations to lead our transactional finance team and play a key role in a major finance system transformation that will reshape how we work.

AerFin is a fast growing and leading global aviation company, headquartered in Newport with additional offices located in Crawley/London, Dublin, Singapore, and Miami. At AerFin, we don't just provide top-notch aftermarket services to airlines and aircraft investors worldwide; we embody our values of Inclusivity, Respect, Determination, and Integrity in everything we do. Our commitment to these values sets us apart and makes AerFin a truly exceptional place to work.

This is a high‑impact leadership position overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashflow, Banking and, in future, Payroll Alongside running robust day‑to‑day operations, you will drive process redesign, automation, and system improvements as we implement a new ERP/finance system.

If you thrive in change, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to influence the future of a global aviation business — this role is for you.

What You’ll Lead

• End‑to‑end AP & AR operations, ensuring accuracy, control and efficiency

• Cashflow forecasting, liquidity monitoring and working‑capital insight

• Daily banking operations, payment governance and treasury support

• Finance‑system transformation: process mapping, data cleansing, UAT, and go‑live stabilisation

• Future transition and leadership of the Payroll function

• Transactional month‑end close activities and audit support

• Development of a high‑performing AP, AR and payroll team

What You’ll Bring

• Senior experience leading AP/AR or transactional finance operations

• Strong knowledge of financial controls, cashflow, treasury and banking processes

• Demonstrated experience in finance transformation or ERP/system implementation

• Ability to redesign processes, improve automation and enhance control

• Excellent stakeholder management and people‑leadership skills

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred

In return we offer:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme

• Volunteering Leave

• Life Assurance

• Pension Scheme

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Work from Anywhere Policy – up to 4 weeks per year

• Healthcare Scheme

• 28 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year

• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

• Grandternity Leave

• Appreciation & Festive Reward

• Social events and much more